He has been pushing fora starting place for about 3 years - only we have been too dumb to see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunt4the
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He has been pushing fora starting place for about 3 years - only we have been too dumb to see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunt4the
Lawrence is a strange one. On his day he can be completely unplayable, he's strong, he's extremely fit, he runs himself into the ground, he has great vision and a wide range of passing to back it up, and he is very good from set pieces.
On his off days, he overruns the ball, couldn't spot a pass if it smacked him in the face, and will fail to beat the first man from every corner.
That said, his good days are becoming far more regular than his off days. I hope he'll be instrumental in Stoke's push for Europe next season.
From probably the only Irish Stoke supporter out there!
20 goals in 75 appearances for stoke and 67 in 252 over his career.
That's a decent strike rate assuming he was not playing as a striker.
He got 15-20 league assists last season too.
He was playing as a right winger last season, Fuller and Sidibe were playing up front.
Didn't make final squad. Utterly crazy decision considering Liam Miller is involved.
http://www.whydelilah.co.uk/news/18_...and+squad.html
hes in the squad isnt he???Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
This is confusing!! Has the squad been reduced already? Is Lawrence out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
He's was announced as being in a 25 man squad on RTÉ radio.
He's in for the Nigeria friendly. The final 22 man squad for the competitive fixture has not been decided yet (I'd imagine it won't be until after the Nigeria game).Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbod
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=4291
Yellow card for D69er!
:D Ha ha! I did correct myself in the Nigeria thread once I posted the squad, just didn't get time to get back to this one before going off line!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Looks like Liam could be starting on Saturday ahead of Stephen Hunt. Surprised if that happens. Lawerence looked good against SA and scored a great goal. Plus Hunt was taken off against Cyprus.
It would be a departure of sorts from a tried and sometimes trusted wide midfield.
Brady was relatively low key though
"He (Trapattoni) is trying a few things but it’s a bit early in the week to be making conclusions about who will definitely play,”
“He’s had two games for us so far, though, one against Nigeria where he played okay and then he played very well against South Africa,” added Brady. “And he’s obviously in the manager’s plans.”
but then hunt was very good in italy. i reckon he'll start hunt but bring on lawrence after an hour if things aren't going to plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
hunt tends to run out of steam a bit aswell.
We are going to be lacking a lot of creativity in this game.....
Bring in Delap I sayQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Ireland should be allowed "special teams" like american football.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Delap would be "Awesome" for the throw-in setpieces.
In these times of unemployment FIFA should introduce special teams to football to create employment (bobs your uncle recession over)
The sin bin would also create 1 job i.e.someone to look after the sin bin.
Its this kind of thinking that will create jobs or was it that kind of thinking from goverments that created the mess.:p
You mean like, empty the bins, keep the refreshments topped up? Sweep the floor every now and again?Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Not the sin bin itself of course..:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Tipp Townie
Isn't that communism?! 30 drivers and 1 truck :pQuote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Aaaaah. We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us. Does anyone else expect to see plenty of snow on the ball Saturday ala Cyprus away? I do. And it might work. Mucho bustling. Less skill coming up.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Hasnt been getting his game with Stoke since the last international games.
Wont benefit him at all for the French games, could now be 4th in the pecking order for a wide midfield place..
As we saw with Whelan earlier in the campaign, club appearances are only part of the equation for Trap.Quote:
Originally Posted by aidz1
I won't be surprised to see Lawrence on the right, and Duff on the left, but honestly I have no clue who will start on the wing out of the three. They're all of a similar quality but have different attributes.
I read somewhere (after the Italian game) that Lawrence got a negative reaction to one of those flu jabs and therefore was some way off with fitness levels.
Anybody remember how many games Jason McAteer was getting for Blackburn, before we played the Dutch? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by aidz1
I thought Liam looked good for Stoke today. Taking Corners, free kicks, looking lively.
Yep same as, I thought he had a decent game today. Liverpool just can't buy a bit of luck lately though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Apparently wants to leave Stoke in favor of Wolves
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...168866,00.html
That would be a great move for him. Hunt on the left, Lawrence on the right and Doyle up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Thats probably pretty hopeful considering theres a decent chance none of the three will be there next year :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Only problem is that he would be in direct competition with Foley for RMF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
He wouldn't be guaranteed a starting place. Unless Foley goes back to RB where he did so well in the Championship two seasons ago.
I have to admit I dont know if a combination of Lawrence and Foley on the right would be any better than their current options and if Lawrence would have any other decent competition for RMF.
I think he should still move on from Stoke though... He's good enough to play more frequently for another premiership side. Stokes midfield is really less about what they can do on the ball.
linked with Wolves, since he played under Mick at Sunderland. Stephen Hunt also linked to Wanderers.
Linked with............you've guessed it...Celtic.
Celtic bid £1.5m for Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence as Neil Lennon lines up Joe Ledley and Jimmy Bullard for Parkhead / DAILY MAIL
Celtic have made a £1.5million offer for Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence as incoming boss Neil Lennon stepped up his rebuilding plans.
Sportsmail understands the Parkhead club have now opened formal negotiations with their English Premier League counterparts over the Republic of Ireland international.
Stoke chairman Peter Coates is believed to be looking for in excess of £2m for the 28-year-old winger, who is keen to move to Celtic if a deal can be struck.
Lawrence could become the first signing under Lennon - whose confirmation as manager is still expected before the end of the week - but faces competition for that honour.
Sadly I do not believe that Celtic are playing at high enough of a level to be providing players for International duty.
It will not be good for the Irish International team for too many of players to be playing for Celtic.
It saddens me to say it but unfortunately it is true.
Agree completely. The English Championship is a higher standard than the SPL.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
The Stoke bench is no kind of standard at all though so I guess it's a case of beggars, choosers etc.
On a side note, was interesting to see the Blackpool v Cardiff playoff game featured plenty of former SPL players some of whom had not exactly set the world alight in Scotland.
Crainey
Adam
Dobbie
Burke
McCormack
Marshall
McNaughton
There may be more from that game Im not sure..
I dont think there is a fat lot of difference between the standard in the SPL (poor I know) and the Championship.
I really like Lawrence based on what I have seen of him to date (and that is mainly in a Green shirt). No shortage of effort, decent cross, a bit of dig and I think the ability to carry out the managers instructions to the letter. I hope he gets a good move this summer.
hopefully he goes to wolves, can build up a nice understanding with doyle
Go on Mick, you know you want to :)